Research and Reflections on the EPC Project Management Model
Currently,the EPC(Engineering,Procurement,and Construction)general contracting model is widely used internationally,especially in developing countries and emerging markets such as the Middle East,Asia,and Africa,where it has become mainstream.In China,the EPC general contracting model is predominantly applied in public infrastructure,residential buildings,energy,environmental protection,and transportation sectors.EPC projects emphasize the overall integrity of the project,establishing an effective linkage mechanism to ensure timely and accurate information exchange between various stages of the project.This approach effectively addresses the coordination issues between design,procurement,and construction.However,some shortcomings remain.This paper provides an effective analysis of the characteristics,current status,and measures of EPC projects,aiming to further promote the development of EPC projects and improve their efficiency.